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FDA recommendations pave the way for safer AI-driven medical devices

The FDA has introduced recommendations for managing the continuous updates of AI-enabled medical devices. The approach includes a plan outlining how modifications will be made and evaluated, helping healthcare organizations implement technologies...

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Understanding risk mitigation strategy

According to the HHS Security Series on Risk Analysis and Management, “The required implementation specification at § 164.308(a)(1)(ii)(A), for Risk...

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The steps required for a risk analysis

Risk analysis includes identifying where ePHI is created, received, maintained, or transmitted. Organizations can discover potential risks to their...

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Managing technological and physical risks

Technological risks are the vulnerabilities arising from digital infrastructure. Meanwhile, physical risks are threats that could lead to physical...

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How to secure central storage devices

Organizations must secure any vulnerabilities in central storage devices. Security requirements may depend on the device and the organization, as...

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Children’s Hospital Colorado fined $548K for HIPAA violations

Children’s Hospital Colorado faces a hefty penalty from the HHS OCR following multiple HIPAA violations impacting thousands of individuals.

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Do you need a dedicated HIPAA compliance officer?

While organizations have flexibility in structuring their compliance functions, having dedicated HIPAA compliance staff can help ensure ongoing...

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What is a cost-benefit analysis?

Cost-benefit analyses (CBAs) are rooted in economic evaluation, assigning monetary values to both costs and benefits. It can be applied to risk...

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The uses of control analyses in email

Control analysis is a way for healthcare organizations to test the technical safeguards required by the HIPAA Security Rule. The test itself extends...

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Do forensic firms need to be HIPAA compliant? 

Forensic firms are mostly responsible for analyzing the systems of organizations extensively, usually following a data breach. Through their work,...

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What is the role of social awareness in mental health communications?

Social awareness is the ability to recognize and understand the emotions, thoughts, and perspectives of others. The concept is often reflected in how...

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Why healthcare organizations are common targets for data breaches

The motive behind a data breach is often reflected in the financial, ideological, and strategic interests of threat actors.It is especially financial...

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Massive data breach exposes 34,000 patients' PHI

The HHS announced a $1.19 million penalty against Gulf Coast Pain Consultants, LLC for multiple violations of the HIPAA Security Rule.

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